BRITISH WW2 PATTERN ENAMELLED MUG (1952)

Scarce example of a WW2 pattern enamelled mug, standard issue to the British Tommy. Brown enamelled with markings in white on the underside. Although dated 1952 this is exactly the same as the WW2 issue. If the marking is rubbed off you would never know ! Minor chipping, generally Grade 9 condition. ONE SUPPLIED

USA WW2 M1 CARBINE LEATHER RIFLE BUCKET

RARE example of a leather rifle carrying bucket / holster for the M1 Carbine. Thick brown leather with heavy duty stitching. Brass protector cup for the carbine's cocking handle. Rivetted loops for the various leather straps for attaching to a vehicle or ?? Long strap at the top, wide strap midway and short strap with large spring clip at the muzzle end. Marked on the top rear US JQMD 1944 ENS. Overall in very good, Grade 8++ condition, could do with a good polish or can be left as it is for that 'combat look' ! reference : Doughboy to GI - KEN LEWIS - Page 203

ENGLISH VICTORIAN GREEN RIVER KNIFE

Excellent example of an English, Victorian period GREEN RIVER KNIFE. Black chequered and rivetted grips, 6 inch single edged blade with spearpoint. Blade is deeply stamped GREEN RIVER KNIFE but has a poorly stamped maker's trade mark AXE SHEFFIELD.Blade is wrapped in a greased paper which has probably been there since it was made ! 11 inches overall, condition 9

WW2 U.S ARMY LEATHER STRAP FOR OFFICER'S SERVICE DRESS CAP

Russet brown leather chin strap for the Army officer's (Chocolate) service dress cap. Small brass buckle in centre. 16 INCHES In length. One supplied Condition 9. SPARES & REPAIRS. I found some more so can lower the price !!

BRITISH No 9 BAYONET. No scabbard

Good example of a British No 9 bayonet for the No 4 rifle. Block type hilt section with spring catch in the end. 8 inch bowie style blade . NO SCABBARD. Light corrosion over most of the blade which may clean off. Grade 8

HEAD DRESS OF THE BRITISH ARMY - CAVALRY. W Y CARMAN

Scarce, privately published reference book on British Cavalry head dress by W Y Carman/ Published 1968, 88 pages, soft back. Full of monochrome photos of head dress from 1760 to 1920. W Y 'Bill' Carman was the leading expert in this field in the 1960's - 80's. His knowledge was immense.. This book is in excellent condition however some of the pages are loose (all present) due to poor gluing during publishing. EX LIBRIS Blunderbuss Antiques